Endometrial Cancer Symptoms

Endometrial cancer occurs in the uterus. It takes place when the cancerous cells start to develop in the lining of womb (endometrium) or uterus. Uterus is a pear shape organ present in the pelvic space of women where fetus forms and develops. In order to detect this cancer in early stages, one needs to know the allied endometrial cancer symptoms.

The old and damaged cells present in the lining of the womb start to develop uncontrollably and results into endometrial or uterine cancer. Normally, these cells get replaced by the young healthy cells, but in case of cancer, these cells continue to multiply without any obstacle. This cancer begins in the cells of the wall or lining of uterus. There are some more cancers that develop in the uterus, but, they are quite less common than uterine cancer or endometrial cancer. This cancer is often diagnosed in early stages since it causes frequent unusual vaginal bleeding.

Visible Symptoms of Endometrial Cancer:

Abnormal bleeding from vagina is considered as one of the most common endometrial cancer symptoms. It may gradually begin with a watery flow which includes streaks of blood. The amount of blood in this flow gradually increases. It is said to be an abnormal vaginal bleeding since it occurs after menopause.

Some identifiable symptoms of uterine cancer:

Abnormal discharge of blood:

Abnormal discharge from vagina involves blood. Normally, bleeding occurs during menstrual periods. This blood flow during menstrual periods from the uterus through the vagina is called as menorrhea and the process of the occurrence of menorrhea is called as menstrual cycle. Abnormal bleeding can be defined as the flow of inappropriate amount of blood at the wrong time.

Among women, above 50 years (through menopause), any vaginal bleeding can be considered as abnormal and need to be evaluated by the doctor immediately.

In women, who are currently undergoing menopause or women who have not been through menopause, differentiating normal bleeding during menses from the abnormal bleeding is quite a difficult task. In a menstruating woman, a more frequent or heavier than usual bleeding between menses is sometimes linked with cancer of uterus. During the transitory duration of undergoing menopause, the menstrual period becomes shorter as the time passes and the frequency also decreases.

Discomfort and pain during intercourse:

Discomfort and pain in the vagina or the external female sex organs like clitoris, labia and the mouth of vagina are the most common signs of infection. Pain in vagina during sexual intercourse is termed as dyspareunia and the infection in the vaginal space is known as vaginitis. Candida (yeast infection) is more common type of vaginitis. Risk of yeast vaginitis increases due to certain factors such as intake of cortisone medications or antibiotics during pregnancy, if the immune system is suppressed by any disease or use of medications.

Pain and discomfort during urination:

Discomfort and sense of burning during urination is called as dysuria. Burning sensation during excreting urine may occur due to noninfectious conditions as well as the sexually transmitted infections, but in many cases bacterial infection in the urinary tract affects the bladder.

Frequent pain in the pelvic region:

This condition may take place due to uterine cancer (endometrial cancer) or any other health issues. Women undergoing such consequences may consult the doctor immediately in order to get it diagnosed and treated immediately.

If uterine cancer is detected in the early stages, removing the uterus with surgery is preferred as it helps to eliminate the cancer completely.

In short, the endometrial cancer symptoms can be explained as:

Difficulty and pain during urination (sense of burning)

Pain in the area surrounding the pelvic girdle

Difficulty in excreting urine

Unusual vaginal discharge

Abnormal bleeding form vagina (after menopause)

Pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse

Bleeding between menses or long drown out menstrual periods.

Less common symptoms that can be observed in fairly advanced stage of cancer:

Sudden weight loss

Pain in pelvic area due to swelling or lump

In case, if you find any of the signs that indicates some abnormal conditions or any complications, please consult your doctor and get it diagnosed immediately. Understanding and identifying all the endometrial cancer symptoms is essential to get it treated in early stages.